25.1853, Jobs: Applied Linguistics: Editor, Cambridge University Press

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Subject: 25.1853, Jobs: Applied Linguistics: Editor, Cambridge University Press

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Date: Fri, 25 Apr 2014 00:13:10
From: Melissa Good [mgood at cambridge.org]
Subject: Applied Linguistics: Editor, Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, United Kingdom

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University or Organization: Cambridge University Press 
Job Location: Cambridge, United Kingdom 
Web Address: http://www.cambridge.org/
Job Title: Editor of Studies in Second Language Acquisition (SSLA)
Job Rank: Editor

Specialty Areas: Applied Linguistics 

Description:

Professor Albert Valdman is retiring in June 2015 from his position as Editor of Studies in Second Language Acquisition (SSLA).   Cambridge University Press is now inviting applications for the position of Editor.  A team of Co-Editors, or an Editor and Associate Editors will also be considered.  Final appointment decisions will be made by the Syndicate of Cambridge University Press.

The deadline for applications is July 15, 2014.

SSLA is a refereed journal of international scope devoted to the scientific discussion of issues in second and foreign language acquisition of any language. Each volume contains four issues, one of which is generally devoted to a current topic in the field. The other three issues contain articles dealing with theoretical topics, some of which have broad pedagogical implications, and reports of quantitative and qualitative empirical research. Other rubrics include replication studies, State-of-the-Art articles, Notes and Discussion, review articles, book reviews, and book notices.

SSLA is publishing volume 36 in 2014.  Its 2012 Impact Factor was 1.8, placing it 11th out of 162 journals in the Linguistics JCR (ranked by Impact Factor).

Interested applicants should send a resume and cover letter, and the names and email addresses of three references, to Melissa Good (details below).

Editorial responsibilities will include
- Shaping the strategic direction of the journal, in cooperation with Cambridge
- Organizing and managing the editorial office, with support from Cambridge
- Managing the peer review process (the journal uses the Scholar One system)
- Making final article acceptance decisions
- Editing and proofing articles for the journal
- Proposing to Cambridge, and working with, the members of an active Editorial Board
- Attending relevant conferences and an annual editorial meeting

In your application, please indicate your
- Ideas about the development and future direction of SSLA
- Experience of publishing in the field of second language acquisition
- Editorial experience, ideally with an academic journal
- Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines and work as part of a team
- Strong professional and academic links
- Excellent organizational, communication and IT skills

Please direct applications and any questions to Melissa Good, Commissioning Editor, Cambridge University Press at the email address below. Please use SSLA Call for Editor as your email subject line.

Application Deadline: 15-Jul-2014 

Email Address for Applications: mgood at cambridge.org 
Contact Information:
	Commissioning Editor Melissa Good 
	Email: mgood at cambridge.org 

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